Starting a new lawn from sod is a great way to achieve instant curb appeal. Strips of ready-made grass are rolled out across the lawn area, and you can sit back and admire your new green carpet. But ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: MariuszBlach / Getty Images The arrival of spring means it's time to bring your lawn mower out of storage for the season.

If there’s still dew on the ground, that’s a hint!

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chris Winsor / Getty Images We've all had that moment: You check the forecast and see that rain is on the way, only to remember ...

These mistakes can ruin your lawn and your lawnmower.

Mowing your lawn each week during summer might seem as easy as pushing your mower without much thought. But when it comes to grass cutting, height matters. Cutting too short can stress the grass and ...

LawnStarter generally recommends Illinois residents start lawncare and mowing between mid-April and mid-May, when air temperatures are above 55 degrees and soil temperatures are above 32. Residents ...

From blade sharpness to soil conditions, these early-season mowing mistakes can damage your lawn. Remove debris and check for winter damage before your first mow. Sharpen mower blades for a cleaner ...

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“It might be tempting to give lawns a close ‘crew cut’ before winter, but it’s important not to mow too low. If lawns are scalped, it exposes the grass crowns, which are the growing points near the ...